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Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101076771 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 80
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Tomie can't believe that anything could be more exciting than moving to a new house. Then he finds out that a new baby is coming. Will it be a sister? That's what Tomie hopes. While he is waiting for her to arrive, there is plenty to keep him busy, including tap dancing lessons and the tryouts for a play about Peter Rabbit. Once again, Tomie dePaola takes us back to his childhood and shares the funny personal memories that make us all wish we could grow up at 26 Fairmount Avenue too.
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 110113321X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 115
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Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, ?For the duration.? Gas is being rationed ?for the duration.? The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show ?for the duration.? So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie?s life goes on as usual. He?s excited about starring in a dance recital, taking the bus around town all by himself, and having his first Communion. But Tomie is also still getting over his cousin?s death in the war, and he has to say good-bye to his uncle as he ships off to basic training. And then he has a run-in with some bullies and his brother doesn?t even help him out. Luckily, Tomie knows there are a lot of people he can count on for the duration.
Author: Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9780142408261 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 100
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Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the air raid drills and the need to darken windows at night fill first-grader Tomie with fear, but with reassurance from his parents, he finds a way to cope with living during a time of war.
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Paw Prints ISBN: 9781442007604 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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The author relates memories from his childhood, including his baby sister's illness, a trip to the beach with his cousins, and learning to read in first grade.
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101042427 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 100
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The latest addition to the Newbery Honor award-winning 26 Fairmount Avenue series. World War II is raging in Europe, and Tomie finds that life has changed in many ways. Now he has to wear an extra sweater to school because they?re trying to conserve coal. Then tragedy brings the war home to the dePaola family, and all Tomie can do is ask ?Why?? Just as he did in I?m Still Scared, the first installment of The War Years, Tomie dePaola touchingly illuminates the emotional confusion of a child?s life during wartime.
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101075732 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 80
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A Newbery Honor Book Tomie's family starts building their new house at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, just as a hurricane hits town, starting off a busy, crazy year. Tomie has many adventures all his own, including eating chocolate with his Nana Upstairs, only to find out--the hard way--that they have eaten chocolate laxative. He tries to skip kindergarten when he finds out he won't learn to read until first grade. "I'll be back next year," he says. When Tomie goes to see Snow White, he creates another sensation. Tomie dePaola's childhood memories are hilarious, and his charming illustrations are sure to please. "A thoroughly entertaining and charming story."—School Library Journal "DePaola successfully evokes the voice of a precocious, inquisitive five-year-old everyone would want to befriend. Charming black-and-white illustrations animate the scenes and add a period flare, including a photo album-like assemblage of the characters' portraits at the book's start."—Publishers weekly
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0448447916 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 14
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Passover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. Tomie dePaola’s simple text and beautiful illustrations provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1534494928 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 30
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This new edition of the joyful celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi features a contemporary design and beloved Tomie dePaola’s signature art refreshed to its original brilliance and vivacity. Come and bless the Lord, Because the Lord loves you. Francis is so full of God’s love that he wants to sing His praises. His glorious singing inspires birds of every color, and even the sun and moon, to join him in joyful celebration. Tomie dePaola’s simple text and vibrant, fully refreshed illustrations bring the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi to life for even the youngest children.
Author: Tomie dePaola Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9780756915469 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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After surviving the arrival of his baby sister, Maureen, Tomie celebrates his sixth birthday, starts first grade, and eagerly awaits Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.